Newsletter November, 2014 - Historical Arms Collectors of BC

HACS of BC Mailing Address
P.O. Box 50117 South Slope R.P.O.
Burnaby, BC V5J 5G3
Newsletter November, 2014
SHOW DATES FOR 2014
NEXT SHOW
November 15th-16th
8:30AM - 1PM
4333 Ledger Ave,
Burnaby, BC
Nov 15-16
Dec 14
OUT OF TOWN SHOWS
November 1: Edmonton Cartridge Collectors.
Sherbrooke Community Hall, 13008 – 122 Ave. Call
780-455-5036, email [email protected].
January 10-11/15: Regina, Evraz Turvey Centre,
Armour Rd., Hwy 6 north of Regina, SGCA, P.O.
Box 1334, Regina, Sk. S4P 3B8.
November 1-2: Swift Current at the Stockade.
Call 306-778-6864.
January 24-25: Lloydminster at Servis Sports
Centre, Hwy 17 & 12 Street. Call 306-825-7653 or
780-214-2448.
November 14-15: Lloydminster Exhibition
Grounds. Call 780-847-2424, email debra_
[email protected].
November 29-30: Piapot Lions Club, Maple
Creek Armouries, Maple Creek, Sask.
Call 306-558-4802.
December 6-7: Edmonton Alberta Aviation
Museum, 11410 Kingsway Ave. Call 780-473-3032,
email [email protected].
December 13-14: Brandon Keystone Centre.
Call 204-725-4363.
February 7-8: Lethbridge Exhibition Grounds.
Call 403-223-8004.
February 14-15: Assiniboia, Sk., Canexus Hall.
Call 306-868-2037.
February 28-March 1: Yorkton, Sk., Parkland
Agri Pavilion. Call 306-783-6025, or email
[email protected].
March 7-8: Provost, Ab., Provost Culture & Rec.
Center, 5113 – 43 Street, Provost. Call 780-2091627, or email [email protected].
Visit www.hacsbc.ca to find HACS online! Also check out the Show dates and map listings!
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RON’S REPORT
Hello again boys and girls. Here’s what I’ve been up to since last time. I needed a break, so I did the Medicine Hat show
again. Two more of our members also thought the same. Terry Lee and Al Olson also had tables this year. The show
is guns and antiques. About 70% antique tables, the balance guns. There is also a military surplus clothing vendor
attending. He has the equivalent of about 12 tables in space. He unloads a truck with big boxes on pallets using a
jack. The items are not budget priced and I’ve never seen anyone buying the clothing, but he must sell some of the stuff
to afford all of that space. Again this year they had a good crowd through. I found sales a little less than last year. I
only moved 7 guns, last year 10. Last year I sold 4 clip magazines. This year on Sunday that was my main sale. One
customer bought $275 worth! Al Olson told me he sold enough to pay expenses. I spoke to Terry Lee later. He told me
right at the end he did very well. My table neighbor sold all of his shotguns plus an old antique Swiss jager rifle (for big
bucks) so he was really pleased. I didn’t hear how any of the antique people made out. There was one just beside my
row that I could remember from last year, because he had helmets and bayonets at outrageous prices. Well, he had the
same items, with the same big prices as last year! I don’t know how many of you people know Larry Starchuck of Cold
Lake, Alberta. I hadn’t seen him in Kamloops this spring but was sure he would have his tables here. He wasn’t here
and I learned he has been very ill for some months, losing a great deal of weight. The good news is, he has started to do
some of the smaller shows again that are closer to home.
I was talking with one of the two fellows who sponsor the show. He said they had been doing it for 7 or 8 years now and
it was finally quite successful. So the city of Medicine Hat has told them now that it’s so well attended, the city is going
to also charge them a business tax of over $4000! They are very worried because they don’t make that much profit. Of
course there isn’t a facility as large as that one available in the city. How’s that for cooperation? This may spell the end to
that show. I forgot to mention they pay more rent than we pay for double the space at Heritage Park.
Here is a little bit of good news from CSSA. A small change in firearms regulations and a thanks from CSSA to the
Government. As we are represented by CSSA and NFA I feel we are included in that thanks.
Harper Government announces common sense firearms measures for law-abiding firearms owners
October 7, 2014 – Ottawa – Public Safety Canada
Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, introduced the Common
Sense Firearms Licensing Act. This Bill meets the Government’s objective to cut red tape for law-abiding firearms owners
and provide safe and simple firearms policies.
Changes to the Criminal Code and the classifications regime would enable the Government to take steps to ensure the
rights of lawful firearms owners are respected.
Quick Facts
The amendments to the Firearms Act and Criminal Code would:
- Create a six-month grace period at the end of the fire-year licence period to stop people from immediately becoming
criminalized for paperwork delays around license renewals;
- Streamline the licensing system by eliminating the Possession Only Licence (POL) and converting all existing POLs to
Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs);
- Make classroom participation in firearms safety training mandatory for first-time licence applicants;
- Amend the Criminal Code to strengthen the provisions relating to orders prohibiting the possession of firearms where a
person is convicted of an offence involving domestic violence;
- End needless paperwork around Authorizations to Transport by making them a condition of a licence for certain routine
and lawful activities;
- Provide for the discretionary authority of Chief Firearms Officers to be subject to limit by regulation;
- Authorize firearms import information sharing when restricted and prohibited firearms are imported into Canada by
businesses; and,
- Allow the Government to have the final say on classification decision, following the receipt of independent expert advice.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The CSSA is the voice of the sport shooter and firearms enthusiast in Canada. Our national membership supports and
promotes Canada’s firearms heritage, traditional target shooting competition, modern action shooting sports, hunting, and
archery. We support and sponsor competitions and youth programs that promote these Canadian heritage activities.
To join or donate to the CSSA, visit:
http://www.cdnshootingsports.org/membership.html
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Well, our October 19 show has faded into history. Here are some of my views on the day. First, as always, I had a very
fine time. For several social reasons. First, my daughter, Rhonna came in and helped go around to get reservations for
the November 15-16 show. I also had lots of short and long visits with a whole bunch of folks. I also got a big hug from
a very pretty girl whom I have watched grow up from she was about 4 years old. My sales were dismal! I haven’t had a
show that bad for about 30 years. Nothing heavy sold! I brought three very nice guns that no one even looked at. My
best transaction was the three shotgun barrels I had priced at FREE. They all found new homes.
We had a good crowd coming through the door. We also had two new members who had tables. Dave was the only
person I asked about sales. He told me he did okay and he did sell a couple of guns. I didn’t see very many leaving
the building though. I saw a lot of ammunition being trucked out by had trucks. An important fact, it was Dave Worfolk’s
birthday.
At the meeting we had after the show, the directors wanted me to explain the 2015 show scenario. Art and I spent two
weeks driving around the Valley looking for places that could handle our needs for shows. We also made even more
phone calls, to no avail! So here is where it sits as of now. We have signed a contract with the city of Chilliwack for
2015 to have our one-day shows at the Evergreen Hall, 9291 Corbould Street at Spadina. I’ve told you the hall details
last month. Next month I’ll be able to tell you all of the dates starting with the January show. I believe now the city is
negotiating our dates with other renters to help us get closer to the dates we’ve asked for. I think we will find some of our
shows might be held on Saturdays.
Now don’t forget next month, November 15-16 will not only be a wonderful gun show but also a wonderful breakfast on
Sunday morning. I’ve asked the Lions Club to do their magic for our breakfast again this year. So even if sales were
slow on Saturday, you can just forget it and dig into a gourmet breakfast. I think you all remember the hours. Saturday,
8.30-3; Sunday 8.30-1 p.m. As usual there will be no Friday set up but I’ll be there early Saturday. You can call Dave,
604.880.4706 or me at 604.522.3609 for any information you require.
Now boys and girls, here is the news everyone seems to have been waiting for. The contract is signed and complete for
the 2015 show dates at the Evergreen Hall in Chilliwack. Here they are: January 11, February 8, April 19, May 24, June
21, July 12, August 9, September 20, October 4, November 14-15, and December 6. Those are the dates and by the
December show in Burnaby on the 14th, I’ll have new calendar cards on the Club table. The March 7-8, 2015 show will
again be held at the Heritage Park location.
Also at the November 15-16 show in Burnaby, Dawn will start taking names for permanent table holders. At this time I’m
not sure how the price is going to be. All we’ll do is take names of members who will attend EVERY show. By December
we will have some idea of table rental. We know it’s going up because the rent is going to be more for the larger floor
area. I’m quite excited about our move to Chilliwack, even though it increases my travel time from 10 minutes to 1 hour.
On the plus side, I don’t have to arrive until 6 a.m., rather than now at 5 a.m.
I almost forgot, Art has contacted the local Lions Club at Evergreen and they are happy to provide lunch service for our
shows.
Well, boys and girls, I think that’s all the news I have for you at present. Until next time, be good to each other.
Cheers,
Ron
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HACS NEWSLETTER AD SPACE
SELL OR SWAP | Ron 604-522-3609
• Royal Canadian Horse Arty Edward VII cap badge, $75
• CEF #172 Rocky Mountain Rangers cap badge, $60
• Royal Fusiliers helmet plate, $95
• Royal Arty Militia cap badge, $45
• HAC Arty cap badge, $40
• Brass cased engineers compass c/w instruction, $25
• Sport Lore (1950s) deer call kit, $20
• Packaged Marbles rifle cleaner, $20
• Govt. Canada ink eraser (knife), $20
• Window shot shells – Federal 12 ga. paper, $15
• Western 12 ga. paper, $15
• Federal 20 ga. paper, $15
• Western record 10 ga. 3 ¼” & 15, 410 gauge 3” unmarked plastic $15
• 410 ga. 3” unmarked paper, $15
• WW paper 410 2 ½”, $15
• Case XX-323-5 skinning knife c/w scabbard, $45
• Technical grade Maly 8 oz. jar, $15
• First edition (1952) Lincoln and His Generals, $6
• Hard cover Communist Military Machine, $10
• Hard cover loose leaf second edition Sierra bullets reloading manual, $15
• N.C. Sherman’s catalogue (old), $20
FOR SALE | Larry Lee 604-298-2070 (Burnaby, BC)
• L.C. Smith SxS 12 ga. auto eject, fluid steel brls (1927), $475
• Remington 1100 12 ga. mag., vent rib, new slug brl, deluxe, $560
• Remington M742, 30-06 S.A. 3’x9’, custom sling, pristine, $575
• Lee Enfield No. 4 MK.1, .303, very nice, sporterized forearm, $195
• Husqvarna 30-06 Crown gr. Monte Carlo, 4x Lyman, mint, $650
• 1918 BAR LMG update by FN Model �D’, excellent cnd. $2200
• Last of my Lee Enfield collection, 303, 308, .22, phone for info.
• H.E. 36 cut away grenade, 1943 date, training item, vg, $225
For Sale | Dave 604-536-1202
Vise – 40-50 lbs., $30. Anvil 24 lbs., $20. 500 frangable 38 cal. bullets, $80 OBO. 500 – 38
cal. SWC, $50 OBO.
For Sale | Email [email protected] for details and photos. 604-858-7869.
Dewats: Finnish Saloranta LMG; Russian M1910 Maxim on Sokolov mount; Russian
M1937 mortar 82mm. Plus accessories.
REWARD FOR RETURN | Barry Dadswell 604-826-3327
Reward for the return of WW1 Death Penny in the name of Edward O’Kill Dadswell 10th.
Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. Died August 29th, 1918.
For Sale | Marshall Gaudreault 604-729-0042
Geniune antique Japanese swords from 17th century on. Call for details.
FOR SALE | Cliff 1-250-457-9547
WWII and Korea era Military collectables: Books, Signed limited edition military prints,
Military knives, Shoulder flashes, etc.
For Sale or TradE | Dave (Salmon Arm) 250-832-4123 [email protected]
• SAVAGE 24S-E, O/U, .22lr x 20 gauge/3” magnum, Improved Choke, side lever,
grooved for scope, walnut stock, 24” blued barrel & action, Made in USA in early 1970s
– has a s/n which were introduced in 1968. VG+, $625.00 + shipping.
• ENFIELD (Eddystone), Model of 1917, .30-06, s/n 16074, all matching #s, original
sights & barrel length, stock sporterized, easily restored to full military. G. $200.00 +
shipping
• RUGER SECURITY-SIX, .357 magnum, 6” stainless steel, adjustable sights, squared
grip, original box. Made in USA. EXC. $550.00 + shipping.
• CROSSMAN 110 Air Rifle, .22” calibre, bolt action, pump forestock, brass front sight &
end cap, missing rear sight, Weaver D4 scope installed. Manufactured in 1949 (65th
birthday). Made in USA. G+, $200.00 + shipping.
• WEBLEY TEMPEST Air Pistol, two calibres - .177” & .22” – two quick-change factory
barrels, extra mainspring & seal. Made in England. VG, $250.00 + shipping.
• RED COATS on the PRAIRIES, Beahen & Horrall, NWMP 1886-1900, signed by the
author, Wm. Beahen, PhD. Force Historian. Features 61 period photos. Cuts through
the romantic fantasies to expose the real heroes. Examines the social backgrounds,
living conditions, indiscretions, health, habits, training, discipline, benefits & marital
relations of the members. Hard Cover. Originally sold at $59.95. Now only $20.00 +
shipping
• RARE- Canadian Officer’s Field Manual, WW I, issued to Captain T. Walker, 196th
Battalion, C.E.F. Leather bound 1914 Edition with 1916 Amendments. $200.00 +
shipping.
• Plainfield M-1 Carbine, .30” carbine, wood stock, metal upper handguard, 1 – 30/5rd,
magazine, no oil bottle or sling. Some surface oxidation on sheet metal upper. Tight,
crisp action. 18” (457mm) barrel. Made in USA. G+. Restricted. $615.00 + shipping
• RUGER SECURITY-SIX, .357 Mag., stainless steel, 6” barrel, square grips, adjustable
sights, in original box. As New. $575.00 + shipping.
• ITHACA FLUES, Side x Side, 20g. x 2 ¾”, smokeless powder steel barrels, R=Cyl.,
L=IM. American walnut with semi-pistol grip wrist, non-factory chequering on forestock
& wrist. Approx. 5 1/2 #, swings light, similar to British guns, original butt plate has small
chip on side. Most of original blueing left on barrels, receiver is white steel. Very fine
USAmerican classic. VG. $875.00 + shipping.
• WINCHESTER 2200, 12g. x 3”, 30” Full Choke barrel, pump action. A Winchester 1200
made for Canadian only market. Made in USA. G+. $300.00 + shipping.
• JC HIGGINS 66, 12g. x 3”, 28” Full Choke barrel, auto-loading, made by High Standard
for Sears Roebuck in USA. Crack in forestock, original recoil pad hardened with age. G.
$275.00 + shipping.
• RUGER M77 “HAWKEYE”, .270 cal., 22” matte blue barrel, �All-Weather’ over moulded,
green-tone Hogue stock. Includes Ruger scope rings. Made in USA. NEW, NEVER
FIRED. $795.00 + shipping.
• MAUSER K-98, 8x57, Sauer & Sohn, non-matching #s, post-war rework shipped to
Israel, winter trigger guard fitted, marked with stylized �C’ & �R’ on breech, �y’ in circle
(Budapest ?), # �264’ & 6-pointed star similar to Czech/Prague proof 1919-31. G.
$350.00 + shipping
• WHITWORTH RIFLE CO., .30-06, original barrel sights removed, drilled & tapped for
scope mounting, cushioned factory recoil pad. Bore very good. G+. $275.00
• SHOULDER HOLSTER for Small Frame Revolvers, e.g. Colt Agent, S&W “J” frames
with 2” barrels. Light tan Leather. Left Hand Draw. Brand New – Unused. $30.00 +
shipping
WANTED - Interested in acquiring by trade or purchase the following:
• SAVAGE 24 in .22 Magnum over 20 gauge x 3” magnum
• Vintage Single-Shot cartridge pistols
• Any of the following RUGERS: 96/22, 96/22M, 96/44 Lever Actions
• 44 Carbine, Deerstalker 44 Carbine, Sporter 44 Carbine, International 44 Carbine, &/or
99 Deerfield Semi-Autos
• RAMROD for Parker-Hale ENFIELD 1861 Muskatoon
• Canada Scout revolving rifle in .22rf & .22 rf mag, as sold by SIR about 25 yrs ago
BUY & SELL OR TRADE
I would like to talk to fellow collectors and to expand my collection of 20 gauge shotshell boxes.
Contact Ron at 604-485-5355.
Complete gunsmithing, metal work, wood work, checkering, all types of blueing and high tech
metal finishing, rebarreling, etc., Gary Flach, home - 604-510-4114 or
email [email protected]
Canadian Firearms Safety Courses & Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education Courses &
Exams – certified examiner – contact Al Simmons, 604-291-1952. Burnaby.
Gun Stocks Refinished – hand rubbed oil finish, 1st class job, reasonable rate, excellent
references. Contact Mike at 604-552-1254 or cell 604-833-5574.
Military items from all eras such as autographs, helmets/headgear, uniforms, decorations, &
edged weapons. Single items, estates, or collections. Contact George at 604-841-0710,
or Bill at [email protected]
Entire collection or single pieces of military, mountain, camping, fishing, hunting/target (rifle,
carbine, shotgun, pistol, knives), surplus and factory amo, scope, range finder, binocular and
alike, parts-remains, artifact, publications, new clothes, junk for parts. Ethical service, licensed
collector. State what you are looking for or what you have, the condition, your general
location, and your best price. Contact Adam at 604-562-4749, email [email protected]
Wanted: Looking for surplus 8mm mauser ammunition. Call Jay 604 649-6540.
Wanted: Monte Carlo stock and fore end for Lee Enfield #5. Bayonet (authentic or
reproduction) for Lee Enfield #5. Receiver and bolt for Lee Enfield #5. Any drelling (3’s),
doubles (mixed) or over & under rifles any caliber. Cowboy action lever action rifles or pistols.
Prohibited firearms. Reloading dies for 38/357 mag set, 9MM, 303. Also any .22 WRF ammo.
Call Bill 604-626-4550.
Wanted: M1 carbine parts or parts guns, complete or incomplete. Any condition, must be
USG1, no modern reproductions. Stocks, mags, slides, bolts, sights, springs, trigger housings,
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slings, oilers, anything for USG1 M1 carbine. Will pay fair prices. Call 604-595-6930 or
email [email protected]
Wanted: FN cleaning kit in good condition, will pay $20-$50. Looking for USM shooting jacket.
Call Lyle McLennan 1-604-824-0059.
Wanted: 410 ga. shotgun shells 2 inches long. Call Eric Shenker 604-462-1133 or
email [email protected]
Wanted: Mauser Broomhandle c/w matching numbers and red nine grips. Call 604.946.5958.
Wanted: 50 cal casings (with the bullet still) and 22 mm casing to be used in making a drill
cane. Email Bruce at [email protected].
Wanted: Canadian and British Swords. Call Gary 604-858-7869, email [email protected].
Wanted: Inglis Hi Power, any condition deactivated for my WW2 Canadian display. Will pay
cash. Call David 604-552-1713.
Wanted: Browning SLR magazine for a pre 81 Browning lever action rifle. This is an early
model in 270 caliber. Call 604- 290-1911.
Wanted: Colt pistols and old west, Civil War and slave era memorabilia. Any type of unusual
weapons, palm pistols, cane guns, sword canes, miniature guns, unusual knives, antique
newspapers, paper ephemera, etc. Call Eric Shenker at 604-462-1133, or
email [email protected]
Wanted: I need parts for Mod. 42 Stevens, trigger guard & butt plate Win. 1904, bolt & trigger
guard for Lakefield MK1. I’d also like to buy old, rusty, broken firearms with or without stocks.
Call Mike 604-892-9001, email [email protected]
Wanted: I’m hoping to buy a Win. M71 and 1886 Win. or parts. I also would like some early
Colts. Call Al 604-941-8489.
Wanted: Colt 45acp Government 1911’s and 1911 A’1 or variations. Call Jim at 604- 290-1911
or [email protected]
Wanted: Weaver N2 or N3 3/4” scope mount. Email Richard at [email protected]
Wanted: N.W.M.P. Adams & Enfield Revolvers. N.W.M.P. Snider MKIII Carbine and original
N.W.M.P. photos, documents, medals. Call Patrick 604-277-5940.
Wanted: Marlin guide gun 4570 manufactured 2007 or earlier prefer SS laminate big loop lever.
Call Kevin Garber 778-997-1684, email [email protected]
Wanted: Air Guns: Daisy Model 41, 780, 790, S & W mod. 78G, 79G, Schimel mod. GP22,
American Luger. Call Larry 604-596-4544.
Members can contact Natalie at [email protected] to ADD/REMOVE ads.